{"id":1341,"date":"2024-12-26T02:00:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T02:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loveyourschool.org\/alabama\/?p=1341"},"modified":"2024-12-24T14:31:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T14:31:44","slug":"special-episode-big-things-happening-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loveyourschool.org\/alabama\/2024\/12\/26\/special-episode-big-things-happening-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Episode: Big Things Happening in 2025!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16334775\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2392420\/episodes\/16334775-special-episode-big-things-happening-in-2025.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16334775&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to a special episode of\u00a0<em>Bama Knows Education<\/em>! We\u2019re thrilled to share some exciting updates as we look ahead to 2025. First, mark your calendars because the Choose Act portal officially opens on January 2nd, providing families in Alabama with access to valuable resources and funding opportunities. Additionally, we\u2019re excited to announce that\u00a0<em>Love Your School<\/em>\u00a0is a co-sponsor of the Alabama Choice Summit, taking place on January 30-31. This summit promises to be a powerful event, bringing together leaders, educators, and families to discuss the future of education in our state.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, we\u2019re joined by two incredible guests. Nathan Sanders from\u00a0<em>EdChoice<\/em>\u00a0shares his expertise on school choice, its impact on families, and how this movement is creating more opportunities for students. We also have Dr. Josh Bowar from the\u00a0<em>Center for the Advancement of Christian Education<\/em>, who provides insight into the growing opportunities for Christian education and strategies to expand access and excellence in faith-based schools.<\/p>\n<p>Tune in to learn more about the Choose Act and the Alabama Choice Summit and how these initiatives are transforming education for families across Alabama. This is an inspiring and informative episode you won\u2019t want to miss as we kick off 2025 with hope, resources and a shared commitment to improving education for all students.<\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed this episode, don\u2019t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others passionate about education. For more information, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/loveyourschool.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Love Your School<\/a>\u00a0and stay connected for updates on the Choose Act and the Alabama Choice Summit!<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Episode Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Choose Act Portal is Opening!<\/li>\n<li>All about The Alabama Choice Summit<\/li>\n<li>FAQ\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Conference Agenda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>More on Guests\/Links from this Episode:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cace.org\/events\/alabama-choice-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register for the Alabama Choice Summit!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwiCxv-3rLmKAxUZMwgFHeGfN5sYABAAGgJtZA&amp;ae=2&amp;aspm=1&amp;co=1&amp;ase=5&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA65m7BhAwEiwAAgu4JAxLrbbwIswlaHBfAjGR3pcxFx2Y5l7Epww_WbSaFXFQ2yEezllVaxoCAbcQAvD_BwE&amp;ei=dvVmZ5uMPLiJptQPwrDQ6QI&amp;sig=AOD64_3jfxZNZv2SZ_vgDrlb1vcl-gbmLg&amp;q&amp;sqi=2&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwibn_u3rLmKAxW4hIkEHUIYNC0Q0Qx6BAgLEAE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EdChoice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for the Advancement of Christian Education\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>More on Bama Knows Education\/Links Mentioned in Episode:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loveyourschool.org\/alabama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Love Your School Alabama Website\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/loveyourschoolal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Love Your School Alabama Instagram\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/loveyourschoolal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Love Your School Alabama Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/heartmyschoolal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Love Your School Alabama X<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.alabama.gov\/tax-policy\/the-choose-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Choose Act\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Welcome to a special episode of\u00a0Bama Knows Education! 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